can't log on to windows with administrator account

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chevypro101

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I have a inspiron 1521 with windows vista home premium... the only log in account that shows up is one a don't have the password for.. the administrator and guest accounts are hidden...is there away to log into windows as admin or get guest icon to show..can some one help... I tried to start in safe mode no diffrence.. I'm writing this using my other computer :mad:
 

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no diffrence... I can get to setup and boot menus... then once it loads to main windows page where log in is ... it only gives me the one acount to log onto that I don't have password for...
 

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Hello chevypro101, welcome to Vista Forums.





Why don't you have a password to that account, is it not your PC?
 

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  • Manufacturer/Model
    * BFK Customs *
    CPU
    Intel C2Q 9550 Yorkfield
    Motherboard
    ASUS P5Q Pro
    Memory
    8GB Dominator 8500C5D
    Graphics card(s)
    XFX ATI 1GB 4870 XXX
    Sound Card
    Realtek HD 7-1
    Monitor(s) Displays
    1x 47" LCD HDMI & 2x 26" LCD HDMI
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080P & 1920x1200
    Hard Drives
    2x 500GB 7200RPM 32MB Cache WD Caviar Black
    PSU
    Corsair 620HX
    Case
    CM Cosmos RC-1000
    Cooling
    Tuniq Tower 120, 2x 140mm and 3x 120mm case fans
    Mouse
    Razer Diamondback 3G
    Keyboard
    HP Enhansed Multimedia
    Internet Speed
    18.6Mb/s
    Other Info
    My First Build ;)
I bought it from a guy thatt I work with his ex old lady put a password on it before she left him...He still has paper work on it from when he bought but he is tired of messing with it... I got it cheap but may just have the laptop reset
 

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Have a look at the tutorial at the link below, it's very effective in Vista also.


Password Reset
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    * BFK Customs *
    CPU
    Intel C2Q 9550 Yorkfield
    Motherboard
    ASUS P5Q Pro
    Memory
    8GB Dominator 8500C5D
    Graphics card(s)
    XFX ATI 1GB 4870 XXX
    Sound Card
    Realtek HD 7-1
    Monitor(s) Displays
    1x 47" LCD HDMI & 2x 26" LCD HDMI
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080P & 1920x1200
    Hard Drives
    2x 500GB 7200RPM 32MB Cache WD Caviar Black
    PSU
    Corsair 620HX
    Case
    CM Cosmos RC-1000
    Cooling
    Tuniq Tower 120, 2x 140mm and 3x 120mm case fans
    Mouse
    Razer Diamondback 3G
    Keyboard
    HP Enhansed Multimedia
    Internet Speed
    18.6Mb/s
    Other Info
    My First Build ;)
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